Unity in the Community

On Sunday, January 19, 2015 the Lake Shore Ministry Group celebrated their 4th Annual “Unity in the Community” event in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Lake Shore Christian Church.

The Lake Shore Ministry Group consists of Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, East Shore United Methodist Church, Lake Shore Christian Church and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.  In addition to the MLK Event, these churches also collaborate on monthly prayer walks, National Day of Prayer, Community Stations of the Cross and a Thanksgiving Prayer service. 

The Unity in the Community Event was filled with prayer, litanies, songs and celebration of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  It is a blessing each year to have the attendees participate in marching to the protest songs "Keep Your Eyes on the Prize", "I Woke This Morning with Mind Stayed on Freedom".

The afternoon was very moving to many in attendance.  Especially poignant was a reading of the “Ballad of Birmingham” by Pastor Denise Cunningham-Doggett and an excerpt of one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches recited by Pastor Jeffrey Doggett from Providence Baptist Church.  It was encouraging to hear and see people join in singing, "Let There Be Peace On Earth and Let It Begin with Me." 

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Volume 6, Issue 2, Posted 10:32 PM, 02.05.2015